Independent field guide
Descend the gorge. Read the rock. Respect the water.
A guide to canyoning and canyon hiking — spots around the world, grading made plain, the safety that matters and the gear that keeps you moving.
Independent field guide
A guide to canyoning and canyon hiking — spots around the world, grading made plain, the safety that matters and the gear that keeps you moving.
The discipline
Canyoning means travelling down the bed of a steep, water-carved gorge, from top to bottom. It blends hiking, swimming, rappelling down waterfalls, jumping and natural rock slides — always with the current, through landscapes the water has shaped over thousands of years. New to it? Start here →
Selected spots
An iconic riverbed hike between towering sandstone walls — more wade than rappel, unforgettable at any level.
Europe's canyoning capital: dozens of warm limestone routes for every level, from mellow to demanding.
Europe's largest canyon, with turquoise water and approachable aquatic routes — the classic place to learn.
Zion's iconic tube-shaped slot, with emerald pools and a top-down route that demands a permit and good route-finding.
A warm, sculpted sandstone gorge above the Dead Sea — an exhilarating river scramble with no technical rappels.
Polished volcanic rock and impossibly clear water in the Chilean Andes — a southern-hemisphere gem.
From the guide
What the sport actually involves, what to expect on your first descent, and how to begin without scaring yourself.
The v/a/Roman-numeral system explained — what each axis means and how to use it to pick a route that fits you.
The most important safety topic in the sport. How floods happen, how to read the warning signs, and the discipline that keeps you alive.
The project
Canyon.cc is a personal, independent guide — no bookings, no advertising, nothing for sale. Just useful information for anyone drawn to the gorges.
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